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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 372.61 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 372.61 and 133.12 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 372.61 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/372.61 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 372.61 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 49,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,601.84/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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